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Complete Inspections to Ensure the Safety of Your Oregon or Washington Home's Electrical Systems

According to certain reports, unsafe electrical systems are the leading cause of property damage as a result of home fires.


Electrical Home Safety Inspection

An electrical home safety inspection is an important step that can help you avoid costly and dangerous accidents.


It's important to schedule a safety inspection if you are selling or purchasing a home, but you should also have an electrician conduct a safety inspection if:

  • Your home is more than 40 years old.
  • You are adding new appliances.
  • You are making substantial renovations to your home.

At Rawhide Electric Services, our team of Longview safety inspection technicians provide comprehensive electrical home safety inspections in Longview, Kelso, and throughout Southwest Washington.

What is included in a Home Safety Inspection?

  • Check of all electrical components, including switches, outlets, and bulbs
  • Inspection of the overall condition of the home’s electrical systems and components
  • Test of all interior and exterior lighting, including safety lighting
  • Check to ensure that AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters) are operating correctly
  • Review of current whole-home surge protection
  • Inspection of electrical panel and panel components, labels, and amps
  • Test of all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
  • Examination of any fire, shock, or electrocution hazards
  • Inspection of current wiring
  • Check of all grounding systems
  • Ensure GFCI are operating correctly

Why Choose Rawhide Electric for your Electrical needs?

Rawhide Electric is more than just an Electrical company. We are a family-oriented business dedicated to exceeding expectations. Our customers trust us because we prioritize:

  • Honest, Upfront Pricing – No hidden fees or unnecessary recommendations

  • Expert Technicians – Fully trained, licensed, and experienced professionals

  • Commitment to Community – Actively involved in local service projects

Superior service is our trademark; it’s the way we’ve been doing business for over 40 years. Whether you need extensive lighting services, electrical installations for new construction, or simple heating and air conditioning maintenance, our team is ready to get the job done.

Your Electrical Experts for:

  • Residential Electric
  • Commercial Electric
  • Generators

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Circuit Overload
One common electrical problem found in homes is circuit overload. Many homes just don’t possess the power points to sustain our plugged-in lifestyles. Circuit overload can result in circuit breakers that trip frequently.
Frequent Electrical Surges
If you are experiencing frequent electrical surges, this may indicate that your home has bad electrical wiring, you have faulty appliances, or there has been damage to the power lines that supply your electricity.
Faulty Outlets

If there are faulty outlets in your home that don’t work, this could be caused by a tripped connection or breaker. It’s important to have this issue inspected by an electrician to prevent wires from melting.

Dimming/Flickering Lights

Dimming or flickering lights can be an indication that you are experiencing arcing. Arcing is when there are corroded or loose wires that touch each other and can lead to an electrical fire or shock.

Heated Outlets/Switches

When your outlets or switches are hot to the touch, something has gone wrong with your electrical system. A licensed Twin Falls electrician will be able to diagnose the culprit of hot switches and outlets and recommend the right solution.

Frequent Electrical Shocks

No one likes being shocked when they plug something in. Electrical shocks can be caused by a faulty appliance or device, or there could be something wrong with the wiring.

Common Electrical Issues

Do You Know When to Call an Electrician? Electrical issues are extremely common and can be found in just about any home. Some of the most common electrical issues we repair include the following. Common Electrical Issues:

An important part of any electrical service is electrical troubleshooting. While many of the issues above can be solved with basic repairs or wiring replacements, when electrical issues become the norm in your home, there may be a larger problem at play.

The full range of electrical services we provide include, but are not limited to:

When you call, we walk you through possible solutions over the phone. If your electrical needs do require a service call, we are more than happy to come out for a free, in-person consultation.

  • Equipment hook-ups
  • Home safety inspections
  • Troubleshooting
  • Lighting retrofits
  • Electric car chargers
  • Lighting services
  • New construction
  • Panel changes
  • Swimming pool wiring
  • Home solar systems
  • Whole home backup generators
  • Commercial electrical services
  • Residential electrical services
  • Electrical rewires

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